Day tours to Khao Sok NP, Thailand
| country: | Thailand | ||||
| location: | Khao Sok National Park, Southern Thailand | ||||
| departures: | This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary | ||||
| price: | From Baht 1,500 - Baht 5,800 (2 hour - 2 day) per boat, max 10 people, excluding flights. Price depends on group size and duration
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| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Day tours to Khao Sok NP, Thailand
Khao Sok National Park, located in the central mountainous spine of southern Thailand, comprises 60,000 square km of spectacular limestone cliffs, rainforest, and bamboo jungle, and is home to a wide variety of animals, plants and birds.
Elephants, tigers, tapirs, hornbills, Asiatic black bear and wild deer still exist in harmony with nature in this pristine natural wilderness.
Two Hour Temptation: If you think you don't have time to visit Chieow Laan Lake, then think again. In as little as two hours you can experience the incredible beauty of this special part of Khao Sok National Park.
Travelling by longtail boat, you will visit the Nang Pry floating rafthouses, en route taking in the magnificent 'Guilin' style landscape. You'll have time for a swim in the emerald green waters this lake is famous for, before returning by boat to your starting point.
The 'Two Hour Temptation' package includes:
Optional extras: English or Thai speaking guide (Baht 500), lunch (Baht 100 per person), transfers to and from Khao Sok (please enquire about prices).
Half Day Sojourn: Departing morning or early afternoon, this half day tour will take you sightseeing in one of the most beautiful regions of Thailand.
Travelling by longtail boat, you'll visit the Plearn Pry floating rafthouses, where you will have time for a swim in the emerald green waters of the lake, with majestic limestone karsts as your backdrop. On the way back, you'll get to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this awe-inspiring landscape, before returning to your starting point at the boat jetty. A local English & Thai speaking guide will accompany you on your tour. With a keen eye for spotting wildlife, your guide will be able to point out any animals you may encounter during your trip.
The 'Half Day Sojourn' package includes:
Optional extras: lunch (Baht 100 per person), transfers to and from Khao Sok (please enquire about prices).
One Day Explorer: The 'One Day Explorer' is our most popular tour for good reason - it gives you the best of Khao Sok & a chance to view one of the most picturesque regions in the world in an all-inclusive package.
Departing early morning, this trip will see you touring the lake by boat, visiting one of the most remote and beautiful regions of Thailand.
After lunch and a swim at Tone Tuey floating rafthouses, your English/Thai speaking guide will take you on a jungle walk, pointing out the many natural wonders along the way. Maybe you fancy exploring one of the magnificent caves this region is famous for. Or perhaps you prefer the tranquility of a gentle canoe trip, discovering the many hidden treasures the lake has to offer. The choice is yours, but no matter which option you choose, you'll be glad you've taken the time to discover this remarkable natural wilderness. In the late afternoon, after a final dip in the emerald green waters of Chieow Laan Lake, you'll return by longtail boat to your starting point, enjoying the magnificent scenery along the way.
The 'One Day Explorer' package includes:
Overnight Oasis: If you have the time, we strongly recommend you spend at least one night at the floating rafthouses to really appreciate the wildlife, beauty and serenity which is Chieow Laan lake.
Staying at one of the floating rafthouses will be an experience you'll fondly remember and talk about for years. The 'Overnight Oasis' is a two day, one night package that will leave you feeling relaxed and in complete harmony with nature. Leaving early in the morning, you will travel by longtail boat to your overnight accommodation - your very own floating rafthouse.
Take a quick dip in the the emerald green waters of Chieow Laan lake before enjoying a scrumptious Thai lunch. Then it's off for a guided jungle walk or canoe trip - the choice is yours. Or maybe you'd prefer to just sit & soak up the atmosphere from the balcony of your floating rafthouse. In the evening you'll enjoy a selection of southern Thai specialty foods with just the stars & the sounds of nature as your backdrop.
The next morning board your longtail boat or paddle a canoe in search of wildlife, before returning to the rafthouses for a delicious breakfast. You'll then have time to relax or do some more sightseeing before lunch, a final swim and a sad goodbye to your temporary oasis. You will return to your starting point by mid-afternoon.
The 'Overnight Oasis' package includes:
Elephants, tigers, tapirs, hornbills, Asiatic black bear and wild deer still exist in harmony with nature in this pristine natural wilderness.
Two Hour Temptation: If you think you don't have time to visit Chieow Laan Lake, then think again. In as little as two hours you can experience the incredible beauty of this special part of Khao Sok National Park.
Travelling by longtail boat, you will visit the Nang Pry floating rafthouses, en route taking in the magnificent 'Guilin' style landscape. You'll have time for a swim in the emerald green waters this lake is famous for, before returning by boat to your starting point.
The 'Two Hour Temptation' package includes:
- Boat hire & boat driver
- Visit to Nang Pry rafthouses
- Sightseeing en route
Optional extras: English or Thai speaking guide (Baht 500), lunch (Baht 100 per person), transfers to and from Khao Sok (please enquire about prices).
Half Day Sojourn: Departing morning or early afternoon, this half day tour will take you sightseeing in one of the most beautiful regions of Thailand.
Travelling by longtail boat, you'll visit the Plearn Pry floating rafthouses, where you will have time for a swim in the emerald green waters of the lake, with majestic limestone karsts as your backdrop. On the way back, you'll get to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this awe-inspiring landscape, before returning to your starting point at the boat jetty. A local English & Thai speaking guide will accompany you on your tour. With a keen eye for spotting wildlife, your guide will be able to point out any animals you may encounter during your trip.
The 'Half Day Sojourn' package includes:
- Boat hire & boat driver
- English/Thai speaking guide
- Visit to Plearn Pry rafthouses
- Sightseeing en route
Optional extras: lunch (Baht 100 per person), transfers to and from Khao Sok (please enquire about prices).
One Day Explorer: The 'One Day Explorer' is our most popular tour for good reason - it gives you the best of Khao Sok & a chance to view one of the most picturesque regions in the world in an all-inclusive package.
Departing early morning, this trip will see you touring the lake by boat, visiting one of the most remote and beautiful regions of Thailand.
After lunch and a swim at Tone Tuey floating rafthouses, your English/Thai speaking guide will take you on a jungle walk, pointing out the many natural wonders along the way. Maybe you fancy exploring one of the magnificent caves this region is famous for. Or perhaps you prefer the tranquility of a gentle canoe trip, discovering the many hidden treasures the lake has to offer. The choice is yours, but no matter which option you choose, you'll be glad you've taken the time to discover this remarkable natural wilderness. In the late afternoon, after a final dip in the emerald green waters of Chieow Laan Lake, you'll return by longtail boat to your starting point, enjoying the magnificent scenery along the way.
The 'One Day Explorer' package includes:
- Boat hire & boat driver
- English/Thai speaking guide
- Visit to Tone Tuey rafthouses
- Lunch at Tone Tuey
- Guided jungle walk or canoe trip
- Cave exploration on the jungle walk (weather permitting)
- Sightseeing en route
Overnight Oasis: If you have the time, we strongly recommend you spend at least one night at the floating rafthouses to really appreciate the wildlife, beauty and serenity which is Chieow Laan lake.
Staying at one of the floating rafthouses will be an experience you'll fondly remember and talk about for years. The 'Overnight Oasis' is a two day, one night package that will leave you feeling relaxed and in complete harmony with nature. Leaving early in the morning, you will travel by longtail boat to your overnight accommodation - your very own floating rafthouse.
Take a quick dip in the the emerald green waters of Chieow Laan lake before enjoying a scrumptious Thai lunch. Then it's off for a guided jungle walk or canoe trip - the choice is yours. Or maybe you'd prefer to just sit & soak up the atmosphere from the balcony of your floating rafthouse. In the evening you'll enjoy a selection of southern Thai specialty foods with just the stars & the sounds of nature as your backdrop.
The next morning board your longtail boat or paddle a canoe in search of wildlife, before returning to the rafthouses for a delicious breakfast. You'll then have time to relax or do some more sightseeing before lunch, a final swim and a sad goodbye to your temporary oasis. You will return to your starting point by mid-afternoon.
The 'Overnight Oasis' package includes:
- Boat hire & boat driver
- English/Thai speaking guide
- Overnight accommodation in a floating rafthouse
- Four meals - lunch, dinner, breakfast & lunch
- Guided jungle walk or canoe trip
- Guided wildlife spotting trip on longtail boat or canoes
- Sightseeing en route
family tours
We offer a range of family packages and custom tours to suit children and adults of all ages. Our family packages range from one day trips to Chieow Laan Lake to 4 day jungle/lake tours, with accommodation and activities specially designed for families travelling with children.traveller reviews for Day tours to Khao Sok NP, Thailand
We had an amazing trip - the setting was out of this world from the minute we got on the boat. Our guide Aye was so friendly and helpful throughout and, it was a pleasure to relax together in the evening. We only wish we could have stayed for longer. Thank you! (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our trips go into Khao Sok National Park and/or Chieow Laan Lake giving our clients a chance to view first hand an ancient rainforest and some of the flora and fauna present within it.
Our pre-trip document outlines ways travellers can reduce negative impact on the environment, including reducing water usage, minimising damage to flora and fauna in the National Park and respecting the environment in general. Travellers have the opportunity to meet the park rangers who take care of the area and who reside at the floating rafthouses where we stay. Our guides inform travellers about the impact of poaching of wildlife and flora within the park and how the park rangers attempt to minimise this type of activity. We do not offer large group travel. This provides for more intimate and direct interaction between the traveller and the local guides and people in the communities we visit and avoids ‘over-running’ the destinations we visit. Also, the accommodations we choose for our guests are operated by local people or National Parks Thailand, who likewise employ local people to work at their venues. In a further effort to create jobs and bring money into the local communities we visit, our company utilises the services of operators who source their food and other equipment from local businesses whenever possible. Our clients are encouraged to take time to visit Khao Sok’s local Buddhist temple, where the current abbot is often available to chat with travellers about the local community, the role of the temple and monks as part of that community and to show people around the temple complex. If they wish, visitors can make a small donation to assist in the running of the temple. However, this is not expected and is up to the individual discretion of each person visiting. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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